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AF62 YGD

2012 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,030 mi
Last recorded95,030 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 YGD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 95,030 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 89,378 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 83,882 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 79,400 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 74,274 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 66,669 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 66,669 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 60,351 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 52,002 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 40,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 29,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 22,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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AF62 YGD is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF62 YGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF62 YGD registered?

AF62 YGD is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is AF62 YGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 YGD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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